MLK Scholarship 2017.pdf

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
Omicron Alpha Lambda Chapter
Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship 2017 Application
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Please read all instructions carefully before completing this application. Provide answers to all
requests for information. Do not leave any request blank. If the request does not apply to you,
please indicate by filling the space with “NA.” Failure to complete instructions could result in an
unfavorable rating.
I. Eligibility
This scholarship award is open to any male graduating high school seniors that:
1. 1) Lives within the Rappahannock Area (Stafford, Fredericksburg, Orange, Culpepper)
2. 2) Possesses a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.5 or better on 4.0 scale
3. 3) Plans to attend a four-year college or university
❖Dependents of members of the Omicron Alpha Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha,
Incorporated are not eligible to apply for this scholarship.
II. Official Transcript
Please provide an official transcript from your high school counselor or principal. Make sure it
indicates the most current GPA. Your high school counselor or principal must certify
documentation in the appropriate space.
III. Recommendation Form
Please provide two recommendations. Give the attached recommendation forms to a Teacher and
a School Counselor to complete.
IV. Essay Topic:
Typed three/four page essay: If you had the authority to change your community in a positive
way, what specific changes would you make? Why?
VI. Deadline
All application packets must be postmarked by Friday, April 15, 2017. Applicants must submit
completed application packets. Incomplete application packets will NOT be reviewed and will
therefore eliminate you from the selection process.
VII. Completed Applications
Mail completed packets to:
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
Omicron Alpha Lambda Chapter
Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship ATTN: Dr. James Copeland
Post Office Box 1870
Spotsylvania, VA 22553